You Are in Upstate New York and Observe the Wind

question 83

Multiple Choice

You are in upstate New York and observe the wind shift from easterly to southerly. This shift in wind is accompanied by a sudden rise in both the air temperature and dew-point temperature. This means a(n) ____ front passed.

• A)cold
• B)occluded cold
• C)stationary
• D)dryline
• E)warm

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